As a Sport Lecturer at UA92, I bring over 15 years experience to the classroom. I have worked extensively with young professional athletes, and have developed a deep passion for athlete education and secured TASS Dual Career Status for UA92. With experience as a qualified PE teacher, I aim to merge best practices and knowledge gained from the professional sports environment with those from mainstream education and inclusive teaching practices, to help students unlock their true potential. As UA92s longest-serving academic, I witnessed the exciting and game-changing development of UA92 from pre-students to now, and my contributions were instrumental to the establishment of the PE Degree programme and wider UA92 life.

I’m a versatile Applied Sport and Exercise Physiologist with a passion for research and applied work in para-sports. I’ve gained experience in para-football, netball, and cricket, and have worked as a physical performance coach and consultant for England Para-Football and other high-performance teams. I’ve published research on musculoskeletal health and injury in people with cerebral palsy, and I’m currently involved in projects investigating physical activity, interoception, and para-swimming classification.

My background is in the fitness industry, working as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist, and delivering courses for those looking to move into the field. From there, I moved into coaching and education and have been balancing the two worlds ever since, I enjoy the different perspectives that they bring. I switch off from work by relaxing quietly with a book.

Eoin Murray holds teaching and applied practice qualifications. He leads a team of ambitious, hard-working and knowledgeable staff.

Eoin is keen to ensure UA92 students are provided with a holistic array of supports and experiences which will serve them well now and in their future endeavours.

Eoin brings his HE teaching, research and applied practice experiences to UA92 to; inform, guide and enhance an inclusive student experience.

Moreover, he is keen to ensure the curriculum is informed and underpinned by contemporary research which is brought to life through suitable pedagogical practices.  

I draw on over 10 years of experience working in professional football, research and data analysis, sport-for-development, and education to prepare UA92 students for successful careers. I’m currently studying for a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, and i’m also MCIMSPA and ISPAS accredited, and hold several professional qualifications in coaching (including a UEFA B football coaching license), talent identification, performance analysis, and education. I’m passionate about harnessing digital technology to induce advancement across the world of sport and teaching practice. At UA92, i’m keen to ensure students are supported in their personal and professional development by providing industry experience, applied practice and academic skills in an engaging and inclusive environment.

I’m a Lecturer in Sports Coaching with a passion for talent development, skill acquisition and pedagogy. I’m is currently undertaking doctoral research within bioecological talent development environments within women’s football.  Alongside teaching, I have a wide range of experience within sport development and performance coaching including English Premier League and Welsh Premier League football academies. I’ve achieved a range of sport coaching qualifications including the UEFA A License, UEFA Elite A Youth License and FA Youth Award. I’m also motivated to support students to achieve success in the classroom and have the confidence to become an industry leader.

I’m a trainee sport and exercise psychologist working towards my BPS Stage 2 accreditation through my Sport and Exercise Psychology Professional Doctorate course. My journey within sport and exercise psychology began with my own experiences of academy rugby, which lead me to take an interest into psychological performance and the holistic development of athletes within performance environments. I obtained my BSc Honours in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of South Wales, and my MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology from Liverpool John Moores, I am currently in the process of completing my Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology. During my studies, I began working in the applied field, specifically in different elite performance environments, with elite international athletes in different sports and coaches aiding their performance and holistic development. My teaching delivery focuses on bringing theory to life through providing real world context and knowledge supported by academic literature to ensure students are supported in their personal, professional, and academic development.   

I have an academic background in Sports Science, Sport Psychology, and Strength and Conditioning. Having received a First Class BSc in Applied Sport Science and a MSc (distinction) in Psychology, I’ve conducted research examining the use of psychology within strength and conditioning, graduating as a Doctor of Philosophy in 2014. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in 2013. I also have considerable experience in programme design and leadership having designed and led Sports Coaching undergraduate degrees since 2016 as well as leading the Sport and Exercise Science suite of programmes through successful periodic reapproval.